Supporters of the Scotland School Urge Legislators to 'Save our School'

Veterans groups, students, state legislators and concerned citizens gathered today in the Soldier’s Grove behind the Capitol Building to support legislation that would suspend the closure of the Scotland School for Veterans’ Children. Representative Bryan Barbin (D-Cambria) delivered an emotional speech where he stated that this issue was not a partisan issue, “it was a Pennsylvania issue,” and added that he was sponsoring HB 1713 “because it was the right thing to do.” HB1713 would require that prior to any veterans facility closure a study must be done examining the effects of the closure of that facility. Rep. Kauffman (R-Cumberland) was also in attendance to declare his support for HB 1713 and veterans across the state. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information.